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Corydalis curvisiliqua (Curvepod)
Marcus, Joseph A.

Corydalis curvisiliqua Engelm.

Curvepod, Curvepod fumewort, Golden Smoke, Scrambled Eggs

Fumariaceae (Fumitory Family)

USDA Symbol: COCU2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

This spring annual has erect stems 6–16 inches high with leaves cut deeply into many sections. The flowers are pale yellow, about 1 inch long, with 4 petals. The outer 2 petals enclose the inner 2. One petal has a short, straight, saclike spur at the base (248).

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Size Notes: 6-16
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , IA , IL , KS , MO , NE , NM , NV , OK , SD , TX , UT , WY
Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannahs, Woodlands edge, Opening, Hillsides, Slopes
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
Soil Description: Clay Loam, Medium Loam, Sandy Loam, Sandy.
Conditions Comments: Open habitat in sand; seeds do not germinate on dispersal, an after-ripening period is required.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Deer Resistant: High

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX

Herbarium Specimen(s)

NPSOT 0301 Collected Apr 26, 1987 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe
NPSOT 0317 Collected Apr 2, 1993 in Comal County by Mary Beth White

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-1013 Collected 2011-04-13 in Hays County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Bibliography

Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Corydalis curvisiliqua in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Corydalis curvisiliqua in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Corydalis curvisiliqua

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: NPC

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